[pct-l] Pole tips

[Rick Ostheimer]

On my AT thru, my poles had worn down way past the tips by the time I 
got to Delaware Water Gap (mile 1280).  Fortunately, I got a new pair 
from the outfitter there.  Easy to do with just a slip joint pliers to 
grip and pull off the old ends.  I needed another new pair by the time I 
finished the ensuing 1000 miles.

I took my 10-year old Leki Super Makulu's in to the Leki refurb guys at 
Trail Days in Damascus last year.  They put on new tips and new expander 
gizmo's that keep the pole sections in place.  They also cleaned inside 
the pole sections with a wire brush and advised me to take them apart 
periodically to let the insides dry out ---- they gave me a D- in pole 
maintenance based on the condition of my poles.  I don't remember the 
literature that came with them indicating to do the take-apart drill.

The Leki guys recommended I stop in at their booth at the Kickoff and 
ask for a set of tips to put in my bounce box. 

Great company: Leki!

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